Pico Paraná

Pico Paraná is the highest mountain in the Brazilian state of Paraná and in all Southern Brazil.^[1] It is composed of granite and gneiss. It was discovered by German explorer Reinhard Maack. Although this area has been previously inhabited by indigenous population Tupi Guarani. He also made the first ascent of the mountain, together with Rudolf Stamm and Alfred Mysing. The official height was obtained in 1992 by three teams from the Federal University of Paraná, using the Global Positioning System.^[2]

Pico Paraná
Pico Paraná from Pico Caratuva
Highest point
Elevation	1,877 m (6,158 ft)[1]
Listing	Brazilian state high point
Coordinates	25°14′S 48°48′W[1]
Geography
Pico Paraná Brazil
Location	City of Antonina, State of Paraná, Brazil
Parent range	Serra do Mar
Climbing
Easiest route	From "Fazenda Pico Paraná"

The Pico Paraná and the surrounding peaks of the Paraná section of the Serra do Mar, is protected by the Pico Paraná State Park.^[3]

Panoramic of Ibitiraquire Range, with the Parana Peak highlighted.